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Stainless Fasteners (316 Media and Boundary List)

List the media, grades, and boundary conditions for stainless fasteners related to "stainless fasteners": 5 typical components/processes, including recommended grades, specifications, failure reasons, and standards.

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Metal Products: Cold Rolled Sheets, Plates, Fasteners, and Flanges (Illustration; actual selection based on media, temperature, and drawings)

5 Parts and Material List

Part / ComponentRecommended GradeSpecification / ThicknessSurfaceMain Failure ModesReference Standards
Hex Head Bolts (Full Thread)A2-70/A4-70/A4-80/D4-70/D4-80/D6-70/D6-80M1.6–M64A2-70/A4-70 ≥700MPa;A4-80 ≥800MPaA2-70/A4-70 ≥450MPaA2 General Atmosphere/Interior; A4 Chloride/Ice Coast/Chemical; D4/D6 Duplex Steel Group, equivalent or better corrosion resistance to A4 with higher yield strength
Slotted Round Head Screws (Reduced Load Capacity)A2-70/A4-70/A4-80M3–M16Same Group Same GradeSame Group Same GradeReduced Load Capacity Design
Threaded RodA2-50/A2-70/A4-50/A4-70/A4-80/D4/D6Coarse Pitch M2–M68; Fine Pitch M8×1–M72×6By Group/GradeBy Group/GradeLong Thread/Rolling Thread; Higher Tension Force A4-80
Backbolts/Nail ScrewsS31608(316)Diameter ≥ 6mmBy JGJ 133 Anchoring Performance—Minimum A4-70 for outdoor exposure; A2-70 suitable for indoor use
High-strength duplex bolts (for battery packs, etc.)QD2001/D4/D6M6-M12 common sizesBy D groupYield Strength Higher Than Austenitic GroupHigh-Strength + Corrosion Resistance; Watch for Hydrogen Embrittlement and Stress Corrosion Interactions
Table ContainsStandard ConfigurationMaterial selection

Consider usage conditions instead of grades

  • What is the most common grade in this industry? —— 316 (1)

Frequently Asked Questions

What stainless steel is used most frequently with A2-70/A4-70/A4-80/D series fasteners and latest standards?
By total number, the most frequent is 316 (1 item). Specific to a part still requires looking at media and temperature, e.g., stainless countertops that contact salt water should switch from 304 to 316L.
Which parts are prone to issues?
By failure description, typical is "Hex head bolts (full thread)" with A2-70/A4-70 ≥450MPa; recommended grades A2-70/A4-70/A4-80/D4-70/D4-80/D6-70/D6-80, sizes M1.6–M64. For these conditions, media concentration, temperature, and cleaning methods should be specified in the design phase.

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